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GY66 XEX

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 XEX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 70,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 66,351 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 16 Dec 2023 58,058 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 46,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 32,854 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 23,550 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 23,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 17,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 16,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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GY66 XEX is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 37,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY66 XEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GY66 XEX registered?

GY66 XEX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 November 2016.

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